Thesaurus
variants:
also dumfounding
Synonyms & Antonyms of dumbfounding
(Entry 1 of 2)
causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
- the dumbfounding sight of the race car driver walking away from that horrific crash
Synonyms for dumbfounding
Words Related to dumbfounding
- awesome,
- awful,
- breathtaking,
- fabulous,
- heart-stopping,
- marvelous
- (or marvellous),
- miraculous,
- portentous,
- prodigious,
- staggering,
- stupendous,
- sublime,
- wonderful,
- wondrous
Near Antonyms for dumbfounding
Antonyms for dumbfounding
dumbfounding
verb
variants:
also dumfounding
present participle of dumbfound
Synonyms of dumbfounding (Entry 2 of 2)
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
- the surprise ending will dumbfound even the most seasoned mystery reader
Synonyms for dumbfounding
Words Related to dumbfounding
Phrases Synonymous with dumbfounding
Learn More About dumbfounding
Cite this Entry
“Dumbfounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbfounding. Accessed 1 Dec. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Name that Thing: Flower Edition
-
- Name that flower
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share dumbfounding